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Shoulder issues forces Lee Mossop into early retirement
Salford Red Devils' Lee Mossop (centre) tackled by Castleford Tigers' Grant Millington (right)

SALFORD captain Lee Mossop has been forced to retire with immediate effect for medical reasons.

The 32-year-old arrived at Stadium Way in 2017 and went on to score seven tries in 79 appearances for the club and became club captain in 2018.

The prop had 11 reconstruction operations on his shoulders in an attempt to prolong his career, with his last appearance coming against former club Wigan last week.

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